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They are all exposed to sun light; none of them is closed to the sun. However, from the distance of Neptune the sun is barely discernible from the other stars in the sky, and the dark half of Mercury gets extremely cold because its day is so very long.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe 'equator' is closest to the sun. 0 degees. at the spring or fall equinox is the closest point to the sun at those respective times.
However, the closest a planet gets to the sun is the Perihelion.
It depends what is meant by "the closest point to the sun" really means.
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∙ 15y agoPerihelion
Perihelion means "close to sun."
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∙ 16y agoanswer: the planet may get burn or in other words the planet will be detryed.hehehehehehe..
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∙ 9y agoWhen a planet is closest to its nearest star during orbit, that point is called perihelion.
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∙ 13y agoMercury is closet to the sun
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∙ 15y agoPerihelion.
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∙ 13y agoVenus
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Is the moon the closet planet to the earth?
The moon that revolves around the earth is not a star, it is part of the earth that was thrown off into space when the earth was hit by a large asteroid early in its development, about 30 million years after the earth first was formed. The closest star to the Earth is our Sun, it is a star and it is called Sol.
List the planets in order starting with the one closest to the sun?
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto used to be a planet but was removed and is now called a dwarf planet because it is too small to fit the criteria of being a planet.
What is the third rock from the sun?
Earth is the third planet out from the Sun. There is 1. Mercury, 2. Venus, and 3. Earth.
What planet is near the sun?
Mercury
Why isn't Callisto a planet?
First of all, Callisto is too small to become a planet, and secondly it rotates around another planet (Jupiter) not around the sun directly.
Would a human be able to survive on the planet Mercury?
Nope. Way too hot. Its the closest planet to the sun.
Is the moon the closet planet to the earth?
The moon that revolves around the earth is not a star, it is part of the earth that was thrown off into space when the earth was hit by a large asteroid early in its development, about 30 million years after the earth first was formed. The closest star to the Earth is our Sun, it is a star and it is called Sol.
When was the planet Venus named?
The planet Venus was named in the Roman times after the Greek Goddess of love Aphrodite. It is the second closest planet to the sun and far too hot to be able to sustain life.
Where in solar system is Mercury located?
Mercury is .3871 AU (astronomical units) away from the Sun. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It is located between 28.5 million and 43.5 million miles form the Sun, depending on the location of Mercury in its orbit.
Why is the sun called the goldilocks planet?
The sun is not called the Goldilocks planet. The term "Goldilocks planet" refers to a planet that is neither too hot nor too cold, and is capable of supporting liquid water on its surface, like Earth. The sun is actually a star, not a planet, and it is too hot to support life on its own.
Why is there no life on the planets closest to the sun?
It's too hot.
List the planets in order starting with the one closest to the sun?
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto used to be a planet but was removed and is now called a dwarf planet because it is too small to fit the criteria of being a planet.
Is mercury too hot or too cold or warm?
Hot-it's closest to Sun.
How do you live on earth if earth is a planet?
Some planets are too far from the Sun, and some are too close to the Sun, while planet Earth has the perfect spot for life.
What makes mercury so special?
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid under normal temperatures. This is why it is an excellent medium for use, in thermometers.
What planets is the farthest from the sun?
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. Pluto is no longer a planet since it is too small. It is known to be a dwarf planets (illegal planet).
How many mile from mercury to the sun in miles?
Planet Mercury averages about 36 million miles from our sun, making it the closest of the planets. Mercury is too hot to support life as we know it. Mercury has no atmosphere and no moons. It is the smallest of the true planets.
